“Bite of the Wolf” in Secrets, Volume 15
Story One of the Wolf’s Call Trilogy
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Release Date: December 2005
Publisher: Red Sage Publishing
Length: Novella
ISBN: 0975451650 / 9780975451656
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Description
Werewolves mate for life, and Gareth Morlet, alpha werewolf and leader of the strongest pack in the world, has finally found his mate. Gareth will not let anything stop him from claiming his woman–not the rogue wolf who is on her trail and certainly not his mate’s own fear.
Trinity Martin is a modern woman. She doesn’t believe in superstitions, magic, and certainly not werewolves! Or at least, she didn’t believe in them…until a werewolf abducted her. Now, the gorgeous wolf known as Gareth has told her that she’s his mate. And she doesn’t know if she should be terrified by that news…or thrilled.
With every moment that she spends with Gareth, Trinity’s self-control weakens. Her hunger for him soon knows no bounds. As their passion grows, the evil stalking them grows closer and closer. Trinity knows that if she and Gareth are to defeat the monster hunting them, then she will have to accept the Bite of the Wolf.
Excerpt
His gaze lifted. “You shouldn’t be out here…alone.” He motioned toward the limo. “Come with us, and I’ll take you home.”
She shook her head. Sexy or not, there was no way she was going to get into the car with him. She watched the news. She knew all about the horror stories. Take a ride with a handsome stranger…end up dead. “Thanks, but I can make it home on my own. My…um…my house isn’t that far from here.” She forced a smile to her lips, shivering slightly as she felt the sweat drying on her skin.
He frowned and glanced behind her at the dark, empty road.
The howl split the night once again.
Her stomach clenched. “Look, I’ve really got to go-”
He grabbed her arm, pulling her against his chest. His arms felt like steel bands around her.
“What the hell are you doing?” she screeched, struggling against his hold.
His arms tightened. His gaze was locked on the darkness behind her. “You’re too late,” he muttered.
“What?” What was he talking about? “Too late for what?” She jerked against him, but his hold was unbreakable. “Listen, buddy, I want you to let me go, now!”
Two other men climbed from the limousine, both tall and well-muscled. And absolutely freaking gorgeous.
“You have to come with me,” her captor said, turning the full force of his golden stare on her. “It’s not safe here for you.”
Yeah, she was really starting to get that impression. Three really big men were surrounding her, and some kind of dog was howling in the distance.
“Let me go,” she snapped.
He shook his head.
She kicked him in the shin as hard as she could.
He grunted in surprise and released her.
She spun around and took off running.
“Trinity, stop!”
She glanced back, her eyes widening. How the hell did he know her name?
He was running after her, his features locked and tense.
Real fear lashed through her. She kept running as fast as she could until her thighs burned and her breath panted out. She could see the line of houses, could see the cheerful lights. Her neighbors were up there. If she could just get their attention-
She opened her mouth to scream.
He tackled her to the ground.
Reviews
- Faith V. Smith of the Romantic Times noted, “Secrets, Volume 15 blends humor, tension, and steamy romance in its newest collection that sizzles with passion between unlikely pairs–a male chauvinist columnist and a librarian turned erotica author; a handsome werewolf and his resisting mate; an unfilled woman and a sexy police officer, and a Victorian wife who learns discipline can be fun. Readers will revel in this delicious assortment of thrilling tales.”Romantic Times
Rating: 4 Stars - Angel of Romance Junkies said, “The passion is intense with a sensual animalistic factor that readers will enjoy. Cynthia Eden has done an extraordinary job creating the story of Gareth and Trinity, readers will eagerly wait for the day when she decides to write a full length wolf story.”Romance Junkies
Rating: Blue Ribbon Rating of 4.5!